Sigurtà Garden Park

Sigurtà Garden Park, internationally awarded, is a renowned botanical park near the Scaligero Castle, famous for its seasonal blooms, Rose Avenue, Maze, and ancient trees. It offers walking, cycling, train, or golf cart tours, managed with dedication to preserve its natural and cultural heritage.

Borghetto

Borghetto, a hamlet of Valeggio sul Mincio and part of 'Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages,' is a medieval village by the Mincio River. Featuring the Visconti Bridge, Scaligero Castle, and watermills, it blends history and nature, offering a charming and peaceful atmosphere to explore.

Verona

Verona, with its historic center and landmarks like the Arena, Castelvecchio, and Juliet's Balcony, offers unique views year-round. It's also renowned for local products, such as Vialone Nano IGP rice and DOC/DOCG wines like Amarone, perfect for exploring regional flavors.

Verona airport

'Valerio Catullo' airport in Villafranca di Verona is just 15 km from Valeggio and has flights to 80 different destinations. To get there, follow the signs for Villafranca and then for the airport.

Typical specialities

The 'Tortellini di Valeggio', or 'agnolin', are the local culinary symbol, handmade with thin pasta and a delicate meat filling. Enjoy them with butter and sage or in broth, alongside other local specialties offered in many restaurants. Valeggio celebrates this tradition with events like the Festa del Nodo d’Amore, a spectacular dinner on the Visconti Bridge, and the Tortellini e Dintorni festival in September.

Vini del territorio

The Custoza DOC and Bardolino DOC are wines from the southern Lake Garda area, known for their freshness and versatility. Custoza, a white wine made from local grapes such as Garganega, Trebbianello, and Bianca Fernanda, pairs well with seafood, shellfish, and light pasta dishes, best enjoyed young, with variants like Superiore, Spumante, and Passito. Bardolino, a light and fruity red made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, is excellent with pasta, white meats, and lighter red meats. Especially notable is the Bardolino Chiaretto DOC, a fresh and elegant rosé that has gained significant popularity.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda, surrounded by mountains and charming villages, is perfect for relaxation, sports, and nature. Destinations like Peschiera, Sirmione, Lazise, Bardolino, and Malcesine offer history, culture, water activities, and fine wines, making every season a unique opportunity near Valeggio.

Cycling-tourist routes

The area south of Lake Garda boasts an extensive network of cycling routes, perfect for exploring the scenic countryside and historic villages. With rolling hills, vineyards, and panoramic roads, the trails pass through historical and cultural landmarks, such as the Visconti Bridge in Valeggio sul Mincio or the charming mills of Borghetto, providing opportunities to pause and enjoy local culinary delights. An experience that blends sport, nature, and tradition.